Giving someone a suit that's nowhere near their size is a little strange...
...but this suit is not junk. I purchased a suit much like it recently -- same neck label (minus the "Made in China tag) and hanger, identical lining, same finishing. It's 100% wool 150's, rather than your cashmere blend, and has a "Joseph Bach" label. I paid about $600, down from the obviously fake price on the tag of ~$3000. The suit is definitely not worth $3000, but it is worth $600. The...

I would say it's just functional hardware for most of us -- largely an after-thought. But for guys who are serious about western wear, it's definitely jewelry. They spend a lot of money on those belt buckles, and many curate large collections of them...

You can beat them up if you want, and they can definitely take it. But I like to care for my Beckmans. I brush them clean, saddle soap occasionally (as needed, usually a couple times a year), and apply Obenauf's LP regularly. Once the LP has soaked in, I wipe off the excess, then buff with a cloth. You don't want a glossy shine, though.

I was at an AE trunk show yesterday, and looked at each of the Independence shoes. They're nice, but I really wasn't that impressed. The leather is a bit nicer, but not significantly so. Frankly, I'd say it's similar to what my older AE pairs have -- I think the leather quality has declined a bit, lately. The sole finish is nice, but nothing to that exciting. In the end, they're nice shoes....but not my choice.

I recently acquired a pair of vintage pins from my alma mater connected by a chain. I've seen them before in vintage jewelry stores, and I've attached a picture of something similar. How are these supposed to be worn? What is the purpose of the chain?